District Partners has been exclusively engaged by a high-growth, private equity-backed organization to identify a Controller to lead the accounting and financial reporting function for a key operating unit within a larger platform.
This role sits at the intersection of accounting and operations, supporting a project-driven business where job costing, WIP, and revenue recognition are critical to performance. The Controller will serve as a strategic partner to both operational and corporate leadership—driving financial accuracy, improving visibility into project-level performance, and delivering actionable insights to support decision-making.
Position Overview
The Controller will oversee all accounting operations for a designated business unit, partnering closely with corporate finance and operational leadership. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for financial reporting, internal controls, and enhancing core accounting processes within a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
What You'll Do:
Accounting & Financial Operations
- Lead the monthly close process, ensuring accurate revenue recognition and cost alignment
- Oversee job costing, WIP schedules, and project profitability tracking
- Ensure proper application of revenue recognition methodologies (e.g., percentage of completion)
- Maintain and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Oversee AP, AR, payroll, and cash management with a focus on project-level accuracy
- Partner with corporate finance on consolidations, reporting, and audit readiness
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, particularly around revenue recognition and cost accounting
Business Partnership & Analytics
- Provide visibility into project margins, cost overruns, and operational efficiency
- Support budgeting and forecasting tied to project pipeline and backlog
- Develop and track KPIs related to labor utilization, profitability, and operational performance
- Partner with leadership on pricing strategy, contract terms, and cost management
- Analyze financial results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
Leadership
- Lead and develop the accounting team, driving accountability and execution
- Identify and implement process improvements across accounting and reporting workflows
- Serve as a key liaison between operations, finance, and executive leadership
What You'll Have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- CPA preferred
- 10+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
- Strong background in project-based, construction, or service-related accounting environments
- Deep expertise in job costing, WIP accounting, and revenue recognition
- Prior experience within a private equity-backed or high-growth environment preferred
- Proven leadership experience managing teams and processes
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
What We’re Looking For:
- Operationally minded leader who can connect accounting to business performance
- Hands-on approach with the ability to both execute and improve processes
- High attention to detail and commitment to financial integrity
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment
- Proactive, solutions-oriented mindset
Why This Role:
- High visibility with both operational and corporate leadership
- Opportunity to make a direct impact within a growing, performance-driven organization
- Blend of technical accounting, operational partnership, and leadership
- Strong growth potential as the platform continues to scale
Location: On-site | Greater Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex
All inquiries will be handled with strict confidentiality.